CHAPTER 1 : Introduction to Network Security

Which of the following are the THREE (3) importance of computer and network security?

• To protect company assets

• To keep your accessibility

• To gain a competitive advantage

• To keep you job

The three legs of the "security trinity" are:

1. ________

2. ________

3. ________

What are the FOUR (4) core principles of Information Security?

• Integrity

• Prevention

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Authentication

The following are the risks assessment process of evaluating potential risks EXCEPT ...

• Identifying and prioritizing assets

• Identifying threats and their probabilities

• Developing a cost benefit analysis

• Identifying accessibility

• Identifying countermeasure

____________ is an effort to obtain illegal admission to your organization’s network, to take your data without your knowledge, or execute other malicious pursuits

________ refers to malicious hackers gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network. They also make amendments to the data, either by encrypting, removing, or compromising it.

What are the FOUR (4) major categories of Network Security Threats?

• Structured Threats

• Cumulative Threats

• Externals Threats

• Internal Threats

• Unstructured Threats

________ can be defined as data that is organized and accessible in a coherent and meaningful manner.

Which of the following is considered as Network Vulnerabilities?

• Malware

• Insider Threat

• Weak Password

• Open Ports

• Social Engineering

"Malicious hackers obtain access to a computer network to steal and monitor delicate information. Attackers cannot make alterations to the data, so they usually leave it undamaged."

The above statement refers to......

• Deauthentication

• Vulnerabilities

• Passive Attack

• Ransomware